Comparison

MOVAhome vs Monster Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MOVAhome

Control your intelligent sweeping robot remotely, manage cleaning schedules, and customize cleaning zones. Monitor equipment status, set prohibited areas, and upgrade firmware with ease. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Remote robot control
  • Customizable cleaning zones
  • Scheduled cleaning tasks
  • Map creation and editing
  • Prohibited area settings
  • Firmware upgrades
  • Voice assistant integration
Features
Read full description

The MOVAHome APP is a professional cleaning management tool developed for the MOVA brand intelligent sweeping robot. By connecting to the MOVA sweeping robot through the MOVAHome app, remote control of the sweeping robot can be achieved, and personalized management of cleaning space and time settings can be achieved, allowing you to control your home floor cleaning anytime, anywhere. Through the MOVAHome app, you can easily unlock the following advanced features: [Equipment Information]: By monitoring the robot in real-time, it can accurately grasp its cleaning progress and path, working status, any faults or abnormalities, as well as the service life of cleaning consumables. Remote control: By connecting devices, remote control of the machine can be achieved, setting the robot's cleaning plan, adjusting multiple parameters such as water volume and suction strength. [Zoning and Selection Cleaning]: Through the map interface, visually select and customize the cleaning area of the robot, accurately specifying any location you want to clean. [Appointment Cleaning]: Schedule a scheduled cleaning task, and the robot will start executing the task at the specified time. After completion, it will automatically return to the charging dock. 【 Layout Map 】: Create a personalized home map, customize room names, divide areas, and plan floor materials and cleaning sequences to meet household needs. [Prohibited Area Setting]: Define cleaning restricted areas on the layout map, and robots will avoid these areas according to the setting to ensure that they do not enter the designated prohibited areas during the cleaning process. Firmware Upgrade: With OTA technology, upgrade your robot to the latest firmware version with just one click, allowing you to experience cutting-edge features first. 【 Voice Connection 】: Register and log in to the application, establish a connection with the robot, and you will be able to enjoy compatibility with third-party voice assistant platforms, achieving convenient voice control functions.

About

Monster Remote

Control your compatible home gym machine wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust weight, mirror the machine's screen, and use voice commands for hands-free operation. Enhance your workouts with custom overlays and integrated content.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Weight adjustment
  • Live screen mirroring
  • Tap and swipe control
  • Customizable workout overlays
  • Voice commands (Hot Mic, Siri, Alexa)
  • Launch YouTube and websites on machine screen
Features
Read full description

Monster Remote is a wireless remote-control app for compatible home gym machines like the Speediance Gym Monster 1 & 2. Use your iPhone or iPad to control weight, open a live screen mirror, tap and swipe on the mirrored display, configure workout overlays, launch videos or websites on the machine screen, and trigger supported actions with Hot Mic voice commands, Siri Shortcuts, Alexa, and smart home integrations. Main features: • Quick weight control Turn weight on or off and increase or decrease the load in configurable steps. • Live Remote Mirror View the machine screen directly on your iPhone or iPad. • Tap and swipe control Use the mirrored screen like a remote touch display. Tap buttons, swipe through screens, and control supported areas from your device. • Workout overlays Show useful training information directly on the machine screen, including current exercise progress, cable position, bench angle, accessories, and recent set history. • Customizable overlay display Choose which overlay elements should be visible and adjust the overlay background, border, and transparency to match your workout view. (workout number, cable setting, bench angle, historical weight + reps for each exercise) • Recent set history Display previous set values for the current exercise so you can quickly compare your latest training performance without leaving the workout screen. • Hot Mic voice commands Control supported workout actions by voice without reaching for the machine screen. Use commands like weight on, weight off, heavier, lighter, weight to, start training, pause, skip rest, continue set, new set, new movement, spotter controls, training mode changes, accessory changes, and screen flip. • Bluetooth microphone support Use the built-in microphone, AirPods, or other compatible Bluetooth microphones and headsets for voice control. • YouTube on the machine screen Open YouTube videos on the GM display for workouts, tutorials, coaching content, or entertainment during training. • Websites on the machine screen Send websites to the machine display for training programs, timers, notes, instructions, or anything else you want available while working out. • Siri Shortcuts Trigger supported actions through Siri Shortcuts and personal automations. • Alexa support Control supported actions through Alexa voice routines and compatible automation setups. • Smart home integration Connect Monster Remote with your personal smart home workflows and automation scenes. • No extra hardware required Monster Remote works over your local network. No additional remote, bridge, hub, or dedicated hardware is required. • Wireless setup Connect to your supported machine over the local network after setup. • Clean workout-focused design Fast access to the controls you need without unnecessary clutter. Monster Remote is designed for users who want easier access to their training controls, especially during workouts where reaching the machine screen is inconvenient. Important: Monster Remote requires a compatible machine, local network access, and a completed wireless setup. Some features depend on the machine software version, screen state, voice setup, network quality, and device configuration. Network note: Monster Remote communicates with your machine over your local Wi-Fi network. For the best experience, use a stable connection and keep your iPhone or iPad on the same local network as your machine. Disclaimer: Monster Remote is an unofficial app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Speediance. Speediance and Gym Monster are trademarks or product names of their respective owners. Use at your own risk.

Screenshots

MOVAhome4 screens
Monster Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monster Remote at 100% against MOVAhome's 27%. Monster Remote also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1). MOVAhome's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (114 vs 19). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Monster Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MOVAhome asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monster Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOVAhome has 114 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of MOVAhome's written reviews are positive against 100% of Monster Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MOVAhome ships an update fortnightly, Monster Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MOVAhome versus Monster Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMOVAhomeMonster Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (114 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings114 — better19
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB22 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer极净际远科技(苏州)有限公司Jan Sallads

Customer experience

MOVAhome

All ratings114 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative44.7%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative62.9%

Monster Remote

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MOVAhome

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Monster Remote

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$11.99

Questions

Is MOVAhome free?
MOVAhome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monster Remote free?
Monster Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MOVAhome or Monster Remote?
Monster Remote is rated higher. MOVAhome averages 3.1 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Monster Remote averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.
Do MOVAhome or Monster Remote have ads?
Neither MOVAhome nor Monster Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MOVAhome or Monster Remote?
MOVAhome ships an update fortnightly, and Monster Remote every 10 days. Most recently, MOVAhome was updated on November 5, 2026 and Monster Remote on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons